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He also highlighted the launch of the 988 hotline that provides round-the-clock suicide and crisis counseling as well as providing more than 300 million people access to healthcare, with 46 million Americans getting health insurance coverage because of the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare.

From Jan. 7 to Jan. 15, according to Harabedian’s office, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline experienced a fivefold increase in the number of calls associated with the Disaster Distress Helpline for the Los Angeles region.

He also touted the launch of the 988 hotline that provides round-the-clock suicide and crisis counseling.

Crisis Connections, which operates hotlines including 988 in King County, saw a 9% increase in calls the week after the election, compared to call volume in the month before.

Help and support outside the UK can be found at Befrienders Worldwide or you can call the US Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on 988.